SIMON | Quality & Technical Technician

Simon | Quality & Technical Technician 1

Company: SIMON

Job Location:

GILLETTE, WYOMING, USA

Type of

Contract:

Regular

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients.

To learn more about Simon visit  The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.

To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit  .

Responsible for testing and inspection of aggregate, asphalt, concrete and/or emulsions products produced and delivered to internal and external customers.

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Read, understand, and demonstrate working knowledge of the basic specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt industry
• Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
• Ensure that accurate test results are reported in a timely manner; review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications
• Conduct assigned work according to company policies, regulatory agency guidance and compliance standards
• Safely operate company vehicles to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary
• Additional duties as assigned by QC Technician 3 or above

High School diploma or equivalent; associates degree in related discipline preferred

ACI and DOT testing certified, or ability to become certified within 1 year; other certifications may be required

Valid driver's license and ability to maintain clean driving record required

Prior experience related to quality control methods, materials production, construction processes and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred, but not required

Prior experience performing quality control testing of aggregates, asphalt and/or ready-mix concrete highly preferred, but not required

Ability to learn and interpret applicable reference and testing material manuals and specifications governed by federal, state and local testing agencies, to include DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards

Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively to all levels of employees, both individually and in large groups

Ability to work with a team to resolve technical issues

Basic computer skills including use of MS Office Products

Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required

Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 70 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role

Regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects to conduct accurate inspections and operate tools or equipment

Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) to exchange essential information, receive instructions, and ensure safe and effective work coordination

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access, inspect, and evaluate products, machinery, or…